Schwartzhoff three gives Pipers OT victory

In the second half, Hamline and Bethel played an exciting back-and-forth game, with Bethel generating a two-point lead on free throws from Kiersten Hansen ( So., Eden Prairie, Minn.) with 46 seconds to go. Hamline Jessica Heinen (Jr., Spicer, Minn.) tied the game up for the 16th time in the half on a jumper with 15 seconds later.

Heinen attempted a three-point shot as time expired in regulation, but the ball bounced in-and-out, sending the game into an extra five minutes.

Hansen tied the game with a Royals’ jumper with 11 seconds to play, almost giving the fans at Hutton Arena the chance to watch another five minutes of basketball, but the Pipers moved the ball down the court, setting up Schwartzhoff on the bench side for the three-point winner.

Bethel was led by Hansen’s 16 points, while Annegret Nautsch (Jr., Seattle, Wa.) posted a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Schwarthoff had 10 points for Hamline, while Mary Wilkowski (Fy., Savannah, Ga.) led the Pipers in scoring with 12 points. Heinen added 11, and Rochelle Sather (So., Andover, Minn.) had 10 boards and seven points.

Hamline and Bethel have even records now, with both teams at 9-7, 6-7 MIAC after splitting the season series. Hamline returns to the court on Wendesday, January 30, to play at St. Thomas at 7:30 p.m.
 
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